Assistant Director of Building and Planning

City of Woodstock, Illinois; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Woodstock, Illinois, is seeking an Assistant Director of Building and Planning to join the Building and Planning - Development Services Department. Under general supervision, this senior role provides leadership and oversight of staff and oversees development review activities, including zoning and subdivision administration.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a relevant field and at least five years of municipal planning experience, plus supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration or related field.
• At least five years' experience in municipal planning.
• Experience supervising and leading a team.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license for city insurance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to assigned staff within the Building and Planning Department.
• Oversee development review activities, including zoning and subdivision administration.
• Work under the supervision of the Building & Planning Director.

Skills

Team leadership

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning/Related Field

Job description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND PLANNING

The City of Woodstock is recruiting for a newly created Assistant Director of Building and Planning with the Building and Planning - Development Services Department.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Assistant Director of Building & Planning assists the Director of Building & Planning with the ongoing operations of the Building & Planning Department. The Assistant Director is responsible for providing leadership and supervision to assigned staff and overseeing the department's development review activities, including zoning and subdivision administration. The work is performed under the supervision of the Building & Planning Director.

For a complete description of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration or related field with a minimum of five years' experience in municipal planning; or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be accepted by the City.
• Experience supervising and leading a team.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license and acceptable driving record for eligibility of City auto insurance coverage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is desirable.

Salary & Benefits:

The anticipated annual salary range for this salaried/exempt position is $94,568 to $107,000 based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Deadline:

Monday, November 23, 2026

This position is not eligible for a work-related immigration visa sponsorship.

The City of Woodstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.